cygnus_(constellation)
Cygnus (the Swan) is a constellation located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. Its brightest star is Deneb (star), part of the Summer Triangle
Cygnus is an easily recognizable constellation. It resembles a stick figure of a bird with a short tail and long neck, hence resembling its namesake. Due to its bright cross-like central part, it is also known as the Northern Cross.
Example shapes
- !asset #21153914
- !asset #21153905: The Northern Cross is highlighted
- !asset #21153906
- !asset #21153912: Rare
Example posts
- post #157764, within its namesake
- post #920356, in the center
- post #4753243
- post #5489736, leftmost constellation
Neighboring constellations
- Cepheus (constellation)
- Draco (constellation)
- Lacerta (constellation)
- Lyra (constellation)
- Pegasus (constellation)
- Vulpecula (constellation)
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